Designing for Alzheimer’s using the Goals of Universal Design
Designing meaningful environments that help people thrive is a primary objective of Universal Design. There is a growing body of evidence-based design research that demonstrates the many benefits resulting from a well-designed environment. Particularly for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, the built environment can act as a therapeutic tool. Research shows there is a strong link […]
Tableware designed for Alzheimer’s patients
No one ever wants to see loved ones suffer in their later years. Not everyone takes the time to do something about it. For Sha Yao, watching her late grandmother’s decline at the unrelenting hands of Alzheimer’s disease prompted the industrial designer to take creative action in the form of assistive tableware.
Living with dementia demands better design, says Kingston Professor
New research by Kingston University has revealed how design can improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The University hopes the new study will form a blueprint for future building, lay-out and management of care homes.